The drilling companies that have actually completed wells within 15 miles of Manhattan, ranked by how many, from the well logs each company filed with the state. Manhattan is in Gallatin County.
In the last five years, 669 wells were completed within 15 miles of Manhattan, by 14 different drilling companies. The most active was Red Tiger Drilling, with 131. The three busiest companies drilled 54 percent of them, with the rest spread across smaller outfits.
| Company | Wells within 15 mi | Latest | Closest well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tiger Drilling | 131 | 2026 | 0 mi |
| Van Dyken Drilling Inc | 121 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Potts Drilling Inc | 111 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Bridger Drilling Inc | 70 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Old Town Drilling | 63 | 2026 | 3 mi |
| Western Water Wells | 50 | 2026 | 5 mi |
| Diamond M Drilling Inc | 45 | 2026 | 3 mi |
| Okeefe Drilling Co | 23 | 2026 | 4 mi |
| Aaqua Drilling Inc | 14 | 2026 | 3 mi |
| Excel Pump And Well Inc. | 12 | 2025 | 4 mi |
| Ak Drilling Inc | 10 | 2026 | 2 mi |
| Vidic Drilling Inc | 9 | 2025 | 4 mi |
| A-10 Drilling | 5 | 2025 | 5 mi |
| Lindsay Drilling Co Inc | 3 | 2022 | 12 mi |
Source: MBMG Ground Water Information Center well logs completed 2021 to 2026, counted by distance from the center of Manhattan. Only logs that name a company are ranked. This is a count of public records, not a recommendation; see how to check a driller before you hire. For depth, yield and water level near a specific property, see Montana Water Report.
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